Aftermarket diagnostic manufacturer EZ Lynk is being sued by the U.S. Justice Department and the EPA for manufacturing and selling devices that can disable a vehicle’s emissions compliance software.
EZ Lynk’s AutoAgent vehicle diagnostic and control device is designed primarily for pickup trucks and works on both diesel and petrol engines. According to Reuters, the lawsuit alleges that the company knowingly helped customers defeat emissions controls in their vehicles.
“EZ Lynk refused to cooperate with EPA’s investigation, and all the while continued to sell aftermarket defeat devices that resulted in harmful air pollution,” said Larry Starfield, EPA acting assistant administrator. “This is not acceptable and EPA will work diligently with the Department of Justice to stop the illegal activities and ensure that EZ Lynk complies with the Clean Air Act.”